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Daily Report June 18, 2018

Total: 46
WEST BANK

JERUSALEM

Detention

1. At 14:30, Israeli forces detained Nu'man Muneer Salah Hamad {A resident of Silwad town in Ramallah & Al-Bireh district} in Jerusalem city.
2. At dawn on June 18th 2018, Israeli forces detained Ameer Al-Balbisi in Al-Suwanat neighborhood in Jerusalem city.

RAMALLAH & AL BIREH

Flying Checkpoints

At 14:10, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Turmus'ya town then searched residents and vehicles until 16:40.

Detention

1. At 21:00, Israeli forces detained 2 residents: Mohammad Saed Al-Masri and Wissam Jamal Jaber {both residents of Al-Jalazoun camp} as they were reporting to Israeli Intelligence for questioning based on a prior summon.
2. At 22:00,Israeli forces positioned along the bypass road in near Kafr Malik village detained 2 residents {including a child}: Fahed Mubarak {17 years old} and Rashid Easim Hamayil {both are residents of Kafr Malik village}.

TUBAS

Raid

At 19:55, Israeli forces raided Tayassir village, stormed and searched 4 homes then withdrew at 00:40.

TULKAREM

Military Checkpoints

At 22:15, the Israeli Military intensified their restrictions at "Enav" military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 23:00.

QALQILIYA

Flying Checkpoints

1. At 09:25, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Azzun town then searched residents and vehicles.
2. At 13:40, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Hablat town tunnel {located at the south entrance of Qalqiliya city} then searched residents and vehicles.

Raid

At 01:00, Israeli forces raided Azzun town {On the pretext that unknown persons threw an improvised explosive device at the observation tower near the entrance to the town} until 02:30.

NABLUS

Military Checkpoints

At 20:15, the Israeli Military intensified their restrictions at Huwara Military checkpoint and impeded the free flow of traffic until 22:00.

Flying Checkpoints

At 21:20, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance of Beita town then searched residents and vehicles until 22:00.

Closure of main Roads

At 19:00, Israeli forces closed the bypass road near "Yitshar" settlement which lead to Jit village junction in Qalqiliya district and impeded the free flow of traffic.

JERICHO

Temporary Detention

On June 17th 2018, Israeli forces positioned at Allenby bridge temporarily detained Mohammad Ali Attiq {A resident of Bruqin town in Jenin district} as he was travelling to Jordan then released him after preventing him from travelling.

HEBRON

Raid

1. At 00:40, Israeli forces raided Dura town and detained a resident.
2. At dawn on June 18th 2018, Israeli forces raided Al-Fuwar camp, clashed with several residents as they stormed a home and detained a resident.
3. At dawn on June 18th 2018 , Israeli forces raided Hebron city and detained a resident.
4. At dawn on June 18th 2018, Israeli forces raided Ithna town and summoned Mohammad Al-Natah to report to Israeli Intelligence for questioning.

Detention

1. At 00:40, Israeli forces detained Safaa Akram Shuhadeh Abu Sineneh in the old city of Hebron.
2. Israeli forces detained Mahmoud Mohammad Al-Haroub in Dura town.
3. Israeli forces detained Anad Nayef Al-Abbassi in Al-Fuwar camp.
4. Israeli forces detained Mahmoud Khalil Al-Qawasmi in Hebron city.

Attack

At dawn on June 18th 2018, Israeli forces fired stun and tear gas canisters towards several residents for alleged stoning as they stormed a home during their raid into Al-Fuwar camp.

GAZA STRIP

ALL DISTRICTS

• Since 19:00 on August 26th 2014, Palestinian Gunmen and the Israeli military agreed to a cease fire agreement (brokered by the Arab Republic of Egypt) which includes the opening of border crossings to allow the entry of emergency supplies and humanitarian goods as well as construction material and agreed to increase the fishing limit to 6 nautical miles with possibility of increase to 12 nautical miles by the end of the year and to decrease the Military area to 100 meters, allow freedom of movement and a halt to targeted killings and assassinations and negotiations will be held for discussion on rebuilding the seaport and airports and on May 4th 2017, Israeli authorities increased the fishing limit to 9 nautical miles from Wadi Gaza until the south border of the Gaza stripe and on June 26th 2017 Israeli forces decreased the fishing limit back to 6 nautical miles and on October 17th 2017, Israeli forces increased the fishing limit back to 9 nautical miles and on December 12th 2017 reduced fishing area from 9 nautical miles to 6 nautical miles south of Wadi Gaza and opposite to Rafah and on April 11th 2018, Israeli forces increased the fishing area from 6 nautical miles to 9 nautical miles for a period of 3 months.

• Israeli forces broke the ceasefire agreement by opening fire from their positions behind the Green Line towards Gaza, Central Gaza and Khan Yunis districts and as a result injured 2 residents.
• Israeli military Jets broke the ceasefire agreement by launching missiles towards North Gaza, Gaza and Central Gaza districts.
• Palestinian Gunmen broke the ceasefire agreement by launching 2 projectiles towards the Green Line.

NORTHERN GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Beit Hanun (Erez) crossing is partially open for the passage of critical patients, journalists, NGO staff, businesspersons and passengers travelling abroad through Al-Karama crossing with previous coordination.

Air Strike

At 04:50 on June 18th 2018, Israeli Military Jets launched 3 missiles towards Palestinian Gunmen sites in Beit Lahiya town.

Detention

At 10:45 on June 17th 2018, Israeli forces detained a unidentified resident in North Beit Lahiya town as he attempted to climb the border fence into Israel.

Palestinian Attacks

1. At 04:40 on June 18th 2018, Palestinian Gunmen launched a projectile towards the Green Line.
2. At 05:10 on June 18th 2018, Palestinian Gunmen launched a projectile towards the Green Line.

GAZA

Closure of Crossing Points

* Al-Muntar (Karni) Crossing is closed. Beginning on 02 March 2011, the Crossing has been effectively closed following a unilateral Israeli decision.
* Al-Shija’iya (Nahal ‘Oz) Crossing is closed. Beginning on 04 January 2010, the Crossing has closed following a unilateral Israeli decision.

Attack

At 08:00 on June 17th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Jahr Al-Dik town located in south east Gaza city.

Air Strike

1. At 04:20 on June 18th 2018, Israeli Military Jets launched 3 missiles towards Palestinian Gunmen sites in North West Gaza city.
2. At 04:30 on June 18th 2018,Israeli Military Jets launched 3 missiles towards Palestinian Gunmen sites in North West Gaza city.

CENTRAL GAZA

Attack

At 18:30 on June 17th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards towards several demonstrators in east Al-Buriej camp in commemorating the 51st Anniversary of Al-Naksa {The Israeli Occupation of the West Bank in 1967} and protesting against the moving of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and as a result injured a resident.

Air Strike

1. At 15:00 on June 17th 2018, Israeli Military Drones launched missiles towards a group of residents attempting to fly incendiary kites near the border fence in near Deir Al-Balah city.

2. At 17:40 on June 17th 2018, Israeli Military Jets launched 3 missiles towards Palestinian Gunmen sites in east Al-Buriej camp.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured a unidentified residents during clashes in east Al-Buriej camp.

KHAN YUNIS

Attack

1. At 08:00 on June 17th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Abbassan town located in east Khan Yunis city.
2. At 09:00 on June 17th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards agricultural land in east Al-Qarara town located in north east Khan Yunis city.
3. At 15:10 on June 17th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards several residents in east Khuz'a town located in east Khan Yunis city and as a result injured a resident.
4. At 18:30 on June 17th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line fired live ammunition, rubber coated steel bullets, stun and tear gas canisters towards towards several demonstrators in east Khuz'a town located in east Khan Yunis city in commemorating the 51st Anniversary of Al-Naksa {The Israeli Occupation of the West Bank in 1967} and protesting against the moving of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
5. At 00:40 on June 18th 2018, Israeli forces positioned behind the Green Line opened fire towards several residents attempting to climb the border fence from east Khan Yunis city into Israel.

Injuries

Israeli forces injured a unidentified residents during clashes in east Khan Yunis city.

RAFAH

Closure of Crossing Points

* Yasser ‘Arafat International Airport remains closed.
* Rafah (Al ‘Awdah) Crossing is open for the entry and exit of residents and for the entry of emergency humanitarian and medical supplies.
* Sufa Crossing is closed.
* Karm Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) Crossing is partially open for the entry of goods, fuel, construction material for the private sector and internationally funded projects.

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